Treatment for salivary gland cancer depends on the size of the tumor, location and stage. Treatments include:
Surgery to remove the cancer, followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy (especially if the tumor is large or has spread), is the most common course of treatment.
Cancer Support Services
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Submandibular Gland Excision
Saliva flows from the gland to the mouth through a small duct. Rarely, a tumor forms in a gland, and such tumors may be cancerous.
What Is Head and Neck Cancer?
Head and neck cancer is the term given to cancers that start in the head and neck region.
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